April Lacey, LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

April Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois.

Licensed inIllinois
License180013822
NPI 1518627751
Experience8+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About April

April Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She brings eight years of experience working in clinical and community settings. April aims to make the first step toward help feel less daunting and supports people through change with straightforward, practical care.

She creates a calm, encouraging space where people can say what they are facing and be heard. April emphasizes respect and genuineness and works alongside clients to identify strengths they already have.

Background and approach

She focuses on building trust so people can tackle things like depression, anxiety, grief, and anger more clearly. April uses an integrative approach that includes Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her match practical techniques to a person’s current needs, whether the goal is managing mood, improving relationships, or handling life transitions.

Her background includes work in psychiatric settings, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. That range of roles informs how she responds when someone is feeling overwhelmed or stuck. April is experienced helping with parenting concerns, adoption and foster care questions, and attachment issues.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. She helps people work through relationship stress, trauma-related reactions, attention and mood concerns, and career or family pressures. April speaks English and practices in Illinois as an LCPC.

Credentials

LCPC (Illinois): License 180013822 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1518627751 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything April lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches April names

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Online support

How attachment work and online sessions fit together

April uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections shape current relationships and emotional reactions. This approach helps people notice patterns in trust, closeness, and distance so they can try different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy is another key part of her work and focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and letting the client's goals guide the pace and priorities.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. April collaborates with each person to decide which approaches feel most useful. Together they set clear goals and adjust techniques as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant to real-life concerns.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allows for flexibility in how people connect. Video calls support face-to-face conversation when that helps build trust. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options aim to make consistent work toward goals more manageable within everyday schedules.

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Frequently asked

What issues does April commonly address in therapy

She works with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career or life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style

April blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Her style is collaborative, straightforward, and focused on practical steps you can use between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring

She has eight years of clinical experience working in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. That background informs her approach with people facing intense or complex stressors.

What are her credentials and where is she based

She holds an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her

April does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and starting therapy work

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